TYPO3 Extension Upgrade Assistant FAQs

Question 1

Can I use this for TYPO3 v14 upgrades?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the skill includes references and workflows for TYPO3 v12, v13, and v14, including direct links to relevant changelogs.

Question 2

Why is there a mandatory planning phase?

Accepted Answer

The planning phase ensures that all hardcoded versions, composer constraints, and architectural changes are identified before code modification begins, preventing broken builds and incomplete migrations.

Question 3

Does this skill upgrade the TYPO3 Core?

Accepted Answer

No, this skill is specifically designed for upgrading individual extension codebases. It does not handle the upgrade of the TYPO3 Core or the overall project installation.

Question 4

What tools does the TYPO3 Extension Upgrade skill use?

Accepted Answer

It leverages the Extension Scanner for diagnosis, Rector for PHP migrations, Fractor for non-PHP assets (like FlexForms and TypoScript), and PHPStan for static analysis.

Question 5

How does it handle TypoScript and Fluid templates?

Accepted Answer

It uses Fractor, a specialized tool for non-PHP migrations, to automate the refactoring of FlexForms, TypoScript, YAML, and Fluid templates to match modern TYPO3 standards.

TYPO3 Extension Upgrade Assistant

Key Features

Use Cases

TYPO3 Extension Upgrade Assistant

Key Features

Use Cases